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Do Guatemala citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

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Guatemala citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter United Arab Emirates — applied for online before departure.

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Guatemala vs United Arab Emirates: passport comparison

Guatemala

79

visa-free countries

Global rank: #73 · mobility 138.6

United Arab Emirates

128

visa-free countries

Global rank: #1 · mobility 172.7
75

countries both Guatemala and United Arab Emirates can enter visa-free together

Guatemala + United Arab Emirates: passport compatibility

64%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Guatemala and United Arab Emirates travel together — by entry type:

75 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
10 both need a visa
71 access differs

Where Guatemala and United Arab Emirates can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (75)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Argentina90 days#44 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Costa Rica30 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica21 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong30 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Japan90 days#24 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru90 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Russia90 days#93 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Thailand60 days#110 Turkey90 days#94 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vatican90 days#60

Only Guatemala is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Guatemala → United Arab Emirates

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Guatemala → United Arab Emirates rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1passports gained easier entry to United Arab Emirates
3passports saw United Arab Emirates tighten its rules
1rule changes for the Guatemala passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

United Arab Emirates: good to know

Abu Dhabi

Capital

UAE Dirham (AED)

Currency

Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)

Time zone

+971

Calling code

C, D, G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Guatemala goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for United Arab Emirates

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Guatemala citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Guatemala citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter United Arab Emirates — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Guatemala or United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates passport is stronger: 128 visa-free countries versus 79. Global rank: Guatemala #73, United Arab Emirates #1.
Where can Guatemala and United Arab Emirates citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 75 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United Arab Emirates?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Guatemala and United Arab Emirates?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Guatemala passport ranking

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